FREDERICTON (GNB) – Premier Blaine Higgs has announced changes to the senior ranks of the provincial public service.

“We need the right people in the right positions to support the team of ministers announced today,” said Higgs. “Creating strong teams will enable us to better focus on New Brunswick’s priorities and achieve our goals as a government.”

Effective today, Cheryl Hansen adds deputy responsible for Human Resources within the Department of Finance and Treasury Board and deputy minister responsible for Women’s Equality to her existing responsibilities. Hansen will continue to be clerk of the Executive Council, chief operating officer, head of the public service, deputy minister of Finance and Treasury Board, as well as secretary to Treasury Board.

Cade Libby becomes deputy minister of Environment and Climate Change at the Department of Environment and Local Government, deputy minister of Intergovernmental Affairs in addition to maintaining his role as president of the Regional Development Corporation.

Ryan Donaghy becomes acting deputy minister of Local Government and Local Governance Reform at the Department of Environment and Local Government.

Sadie Perron becomes deputy minister of Aboriginal Affairs, and deputy minister of Immigration in addition to maintaining her current roles as deputy minister of Economic Development and Small Business, and acting chief executive officer of Opportunities NB.

Michael Comeau becomes deputy minister of Justice and Public Safety, and Deputy Attorney General.

Kelly Cain and John B. D. Logan are leaving their positions.

“I thank Kelly and John for their commitment and leadership over the years of their service, and wish them continued success in the future,” said Higgs.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a complete list of deputy ministers, deputy heads and presidents of Part 1 Crown corporations (* denotes a change or addition):

  • Cheryl Hansen*, chief operating officer, clerk of the Executive Council, head of the public service, deputy minister of Finance and Treasury Board, secretary of Treasury Board, and deputy minister responsible for Women’s Equality;
  • Louis Léger, deputy minister and chief of staff of the Office of the Premier;
  • Cade Libby*, deputy minister of Environment and Climate Change, deputy minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, and president of the Regional Development Corporation;
  • Ryan Donaghy*, deputy minister of Local Government and Local Governance Reform (acting);
  • Cathy LaRochelle, deputy minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries;
  • George Daley, deputy minister of Education and Early Childhood Development (anglophone sector);
  • Marcel Lavoie, deputy minister of Education and Early Childhood Development (francophone sector);
  • Thomas MacFarlane, deputy minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development;
  • Gérald Richard, deputy minister of Health;
  • Sadie Perron*, deputy minister of Economic Development and Small Business, CEO of Opportunities NB (acting), deputy minister of Aboriginal Affairs, and deputy minister of Immigration;
  • Daniel Mills, deputy minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour;
  • Michael Comeau*, deputy minister of Justice and Public Safety, and deputy Attorney General;
  • Eric Beaulieu, deputy minister of Social Development;
  • Yennah Hurley, deputy minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture (acting);
  • John P. Logan, deputy minister of Transportation and Infrastructure (acting);
  • Alan Roy, CEO of Service New Brunswick; and
  • Paul Greene, deputy minister responsible for communications, Executive Council Office.

 

29-09-20